View Full Version : Closing story is puzzling ?
Steve @ Guru
03-28-2002, 11:11 PM
Cleaning the 740iL`s wheels was a major pain. Even after two back-to-back cleanings with Sonus Wheel Gel, the rims still had brake dust cooked all over the place. I started searching through the boxes and came across some BlackFire...hmmm, I`ll give it a shot!
<img src = "http://www.my3si.com/images/bmw_740/bf_wheel.jpg">
Here`s the BlackFire getting ready to go on to the wheel...
<img src = "http://www.my3si.com/images/bmw_740/bf_wheel_close.jpg">
You can see the gunk caked on to the wheel...plain rubbing didn`t remove it, nor did the Sonus.
<img src = "http://www.my3si.com/images/bmw_740/bf_rag_wheel.jpg">
A few swipes/rubs with a little BF later...(I used drops about the size of a thumb-tack)
<img src = "http://www.my3si.com/images/bmw_740/bf_rags.jpg">
One wheel done, 3 to go...
Feel free to ponder.
vettefan67
03-28-2002, 11:21 PM
EOM :scared
Lowejackson
03-29-2002, 04:43 PM
When I have had a similar problem, either clay or brake cleaning fluid seems to do the trick.
Steven
imported_capspackle
04-01-2002, 06:05 PM
Hey steve.. what kinda pads/towels are those??
Steve @ Guru
04-01-2002, 06:25 PM
Microfiber, cut into squares. It was a Griot`s MF towel that would lint if I looked at it funny, so I figured it would be ok to sacrifice it... :)
imported_Intermezzo
04-02-2002, 01:33 PM
Wow, not only is BF paint friendly, it can also cut through the thickest wheel grime.
picorrect
04-02-2002, 02:06 PM
<blockquote class=`ipsBlockquote` >
<em class=`bbc`>Originally posted by Intermezzo [/i]
<strong class=`bbc`>Wow, not only is BF paint friendly, it can also cut through the thickest wheel grime. [/b]</blockquote>
It`s a car wax and dessert topping... a little poetic license from a classic SNL skit.
vettefan67
04-03-2002, 01:13 AM
<blockquote class=`ipsBlockquote` >
<em class=`bbc`>Originally posted by Intermezzo [/i]
<strong class=`bbc`>Wow, not only is BF paint friendly, it can also cut through the thickest wheel grime. [/b]</blockquote>Must be the SuperPolymers! :rolleyes:
:D
Justin
rstype
04-04-2002, 12:07 AM
ROFLMAO! :p
Wait... did geeky use the "polish" or the "protectant?" If it was the "polish," then that would make more sense...
:confused:
vettefan67
04-04-2002, 12:28 AM
Wait, they aren`t the same? :confused: :D
rstype
04-04-2002, 12:47 AM
<strong class=`bbc`>BLACKFIRE Gloss Enhancing Polish (`http://www.properautocare.com/blacallfinpa.html`)[/b]
http://store4.yimg.com/I/classic-motoring_1680_1362852 (`http://store4.yimg.com/I/classic-motoring_1680_1362852`)
<em class=`bbc`>Use Gloss Enhancing Polish to remove old wax,
clean the top paint surface, reduce swirls and
deepen the paint’s gloss.[/i]
<strong class=`bbc`>BLACKFIRE All Finish Paint Protection (`http://www.properautocare.com/blacallfinpa.html`)[/b]
http://store4.yimg.com/I/classic-motoring_1682_2037900 (`http://store4.yimg.com/I/classic-motoring_1682_2037900`)
<em class=`bbc`>All Finish Paint Protection incorporates high
surface bonding, is exceptionally water repellent
and has very high resistance to ultraviolet and
infrared radiation. This keeps your car’s finish
protected month after month and wash after wash.[/i]
The bottle says "Gloss Enhancing Polish" so I guess Steve used the non-abrasive "prep" product...
Makes sense?
in the pic it says Gloss enhancing polish, so i guess he used the polish...come on its steve here! He wouldn`t try to WAX off brake dust....or would he. :scared
imported_Intermezzo
04-04-2002, 02:23 PM
Who knows... maybe he used both and got similar results. But that`s just pure speculation on my part.
Steve @ Guru
04-04-2002, 07:11 PM
Wasn`t going to say anything, but I used both products on the BMW. I took pictures of both, and the results that they produced...lemme say this:
<font size = "+2">Identical results</font> with pictures to help prove it...:nixweiss
rstype
04-04-2002, 11:30 PM
Could it be that they are the same thing?
Funny how CMA keeps saying how “safe†it is, yet according to someone’s test, the pH levels of both products are quite high.
<em class=`bbc`>The unique oil-in-water emulsion is safe for all paint finishes with or without a clear coat. This emulsion contains a small amount of a very refined mineral spirit in a water base. It does not contain any of the strong, VOC solvents found in most polymer products.[/i]
A non-abrasive refined mineral spirit? ;) :D
I guess we shouldn`t trust <strong class=`bbc`>any[/b] manufacturer’s claim (or their sponsors/partners/distributors) too much. After all, they sell (or help sell) it.
~bw
EDIT: Since all polymers or waxes contain at least a tiny bit of solvents or chemicals, do you think Klasse SG or some other similar proudct will do the same?